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Drawing from Imperfectionism Curated by Alaïa Parhizi
Wonzimer Gallery, 341 S Avenue 17, Los Angeles 90031
Opening Reception: October 17th 5-10pm
Exhibition Dates: October 17th - November 7th 2025
Wonzimer Gallery is proud to present "Drawing from Imperfectionism," a group exhibition that stands as a philosophical counterpoint to our contemporary search for perfection. Curated by artist Alaïa Parhizi, this show is an ode to the beauty found in flaws, accidents, and the unique, irreplaceable nature of human creation.
The exhibition features a diverse collection of drawings, each a final work of art that embraces the principles of Imperfectionism. This movement, founded by Parhizi in 2014, challenges the anthropocentric belief that we can control our world and destiny. Instead, it finds grace in the humility of flawed forms—a philosophy that has deep roots in traditions from Japanese Wabi-Sabi to deliberate "mistakes" in Islamic art and the subconscious-driven accidents of Dada and Surrealism.
In an age where artificial intelligence and robotics can produce flawless outcomes and precise duplications, this exhibition reasserts the value of the human touch. The works on display are not a pursuit of a planned outcome but are a direct reflection where raw and expressive impulses guide the creative process. The artists free themselves from the old paradigms of suffering and traditional limitations, allowing for a creative process that is focused, liberated, and deeply personal.
The artworks in "Drawing from Imperfectionism" are a testament to the unique circumstances of each artist and serve as a "capsule of human consciousness" where premeditation is set aside. This is art that acknowledges the vulnerability of being human and finds the perfect vessel for our wayward and contradictory nature in the imperfect form.
Exhibiting Artists:
John Greer
James Caruso
Alaïa Parhizi
Cheyann Washington
Nick Taggart
Constantin Werner
Lucien Dante Lazar
Shilla Shakoori
Christine Weir
Joshua AM Ross
Nadege Monchera Baer
Brian Randolph
linn meyers
Serafina Harris
Iva Gueorguieva
Bryant Eugene Vazquez (BEV)
Ann Weber
Tim Hawkinson
David S. Rubin
Hiromi Nakatsugawa
Marta Thoma Hall
Retro 1999
Tom Dunn
Elías Hernández
Jorge Mujica
Kim Farbota
Ian Douglass
Lisa Lesniak
Ruby Vartan
Lino Bernabe Fernandez
Justin N. Kim
The Contaminator
Nena Amsler
Sebastian Loo
Scott Meskill
Tae Lee
Kelsey Overstreet
Caleb St Julian
Julia Nejman
Brittany Kiertzner (Arisawe)
Carole Silverstein
Vasco Del Rey
Theodore Svenningsen
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
341 South Avenue 17, 90031, 341 S Avenue 17, Los Angeles, CA 90031-2504, United States
